{"product_id":"nikka-taketsuru-pure-malt-21-year-old-whisky","title":"Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 21 Year Old Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 21 Year Old is a discontinued, highly decorated Japanese blended malt named in honor of Masataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka and widely regarded as the father of Japanese whisky, who trained in Scotland before bringing his expertise back to Japan. First launched in 2001, this pure malt blends single malts from both of Nikka's distilleries, Yoichi's powerful, coal-fired direct distillation and Miyagikyo's soft, floral character, each component matured a full 21 years before blending. Due to depleted aged whisky stocks, Nikka officially discontinued this expression in March 2020, making remaining bottles a genuine collector's item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eProducer: Nikka Whisky (blend of Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries), Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBlend: Aged single malts from both Yoichi and Miyagikyo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAging: 21 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStatus: Discontinued (March 2020)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eABV: 43%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNose: Dark chocolate, ripe plum, espresso bean, toasted oak, and a delicate wisp of peat smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePalate: Velvety and complex, evolving from initial sweetness to dried cherry, date, citrus, and chocolate malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFinish: Long and sophisticated, with lingering spice and dried fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAward-winning at both the World Whisky Awards and International Spirits Challenge, this 21 year old expression balances Yoichi's smoky character with Miyagikyo's smooth sweetness, honoring Taketsuru's original vision for Japanese whisky. A landmark bottle for serious Japanese whisky collectors, especially in early bottlings featuring the collectible decanter-style design with gold chain detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat does Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old taste like?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDark chocolate, ripe plum, and espresso bean on the nose, with dried cherry, citrus, and chocolate malt on the palate, finishing long with spice and dried fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs this whisky still in production?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, Nikka discontinued Taketsuru 21 Year Old in March 2020 due to depleted aged stock, making it a genuine collector's item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs this whisky heavily peated?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it features only a mild touch of smoke from the Yoichi malt component, with the overall character leaning toward rich fruit, malt, and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nikka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629259558996,"sku":"NIKKA-TAKE21-750","price":799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/1691\/2212\/files\/Nikka-Taketsuru-Pure-Malt-21-Years-Old-Whiskey.webp?v=1787076625","url":"https:\/\/estatesliquor.com\/products\/nikka-taketsuru-pure-malt-21-year-old-whisky","provider":"Estates Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}